NIH will allow a transition period through February 28, 2014, during which time applications for both the FORMS-B and FORMS-C FOAs will be accepted. The new FOAs with FORMS-C application forms must be used for submissions made on/after March 1, 2014.

FOA

FORMS-B Application Forms

(Submissions will be accepted through Feb. 28, 2014)

FORMS-C Application Forms

(New; available for immediate use; must be used on/after March 1, 2014)

Applications to these FOAs may only be submitted electronically for currently active awards and for single-project activity codes that have transitioned to electronic submission. See Activity Codes Processed Electronically.

Cover Letters (SF424 R&R form, field 21) will not be accepted. Attempts to attach a cover letter will result in an error preventing successful submission.

NIH has not yet made electronic submission of these post-award applications mandatory. Paper processes remain an option, but NIH encourages grantees to become familiar with the electronic processes as we move towards mandating their use.